Postdoctoral Research Associate - Radiation Oncology

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Requirements Summary

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree. Certifications/Professional Licenses:No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

A full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Carmen Bergom, MD, PhD, in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The NIH-funded laboratory studies the effects of radiation on the heart, lungs, and tumors, with three goals: understanding and preventing radiation-induced cardiac and pulmonary injury in patients with cancer; developing localized cardiac radiation as a therapy for cardiac disease; and identifying strategies, including dietary and metabolic approaches, that enhance the efficacy of radiation therapy in tumors.

Projects use rodent models of heart failure, pulmonary toxicity, and cancer; image-guided small animal irradiation; and cell, iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte, and organoid systems, combined with single-nucleus RNA sequencing, proteomics, and flow cytometry. The laboratory collaborates closely with cardiology, immunology, imaging, and clinical investigators, with opportunities to connect preclinical findings to ongoing clinical studies.

We seek a highly motivated, independent scientist pursuing a career in translational research. Bioinformatics expertise, particularly in single-cell or single-nucleus transcriptomics, is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

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Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):

→Design, conduct, and analyze in vivo and in vitro experiments, including large sequencing datasets.
→Write manuscripts and grant applications; present findings at national meetings.
→Mentor students and research staff.
→Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

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Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in radiation biology, cardiovascular, cancer, or molecular biology, immunology, physiology, bioinformatics, or a related field, awarded within the past three years or expected before the start date.
First-author publications and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with rodent models.
Bioinformatics, such as single-cell or single-nucleus RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, or proteomic analysis.
Flow cytometry, immunostaining, molecular biology, primary cell culture, or organoid culture.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No specific work experience is required for this position. No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Not Applicable Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

A driver's license is not required for this position.

About the Role

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No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

What We Offer

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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.